49448 ZIP Code — Nunica, MI
Ottawa County, Michigan
ZIP code 49448 is located in Nunica, Michigan, within Ottawa County. It covers approximately 33.02 square miles and serves a population of 4,405 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 616.
About ZIP code 49448
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $231,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $79,477. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
4,405
population
33.02
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
49448 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 49448
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 49448. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Nunica | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
49415 Fruitport (4.3 mi)
49417 Grand Haven (6.1 mi)
49456 Spring Lake (6.2 mi)
49404 Coopersville (6.5 mi)
49444 Muskegon (7.5 mi)
49451 Ravenna (9.1 mi)
49442 Muskegon (10.5 mi)
49401 Allendale (11 mi)
49403 Conklin (11.4 mi)
49441 Muskegon (11.5 mi)
49460 West Olive (12 mi)
49435 Marne (12.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 4,405 |
| Population density | 133 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 26 |
| County FIPS | 139 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 33.02 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.71 sq mi |
| Latitude | 43.1014 |
| Longitude | -86.0766 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 616 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 26.2% | 32.1% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 46.4% | 35.2% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.1% | 26.3% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 1.3% | 6.4% | 5.7% |
Demographics & statistics
4,405
Population
133
People per sq mi
39.0
Median age
$79,477
Median household income
$35,604
Per capita income
$231,800
Median home value
$740
Median monthly rent
83.9%
Home ownership
4.1%
Poverty rate
2.5%
Unemployment
1,521
Housing units
34.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
204
Under 5
220
145
5–9
155
109
10–14
117
143
15–19
153
138
20–24
148
216
25–34
233
263
35–44
282
327
45–54
352
209
55–59
225
71
60–64
76
111
65–74
120
177
75–84
191
10
85+
10
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,090 | 24.7% |
| 18 and over | 3,315 | 75.3% |
| 65 and over | 619 | 14.1% |
| Median age | 39.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
97.7%
Hispanic or Latino
0.7%
Two or more races
0.7%
Black or African American
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Asian
0.2%
Other race
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,333 | 97.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 | 0.7% |
| Two or more races | 30 | 0.7% |
| Black or African American | 16 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 11 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.2% |
| Other race | 6 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 26.2% | 32.1% | 42.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 46.4% | 35.2% | 31.1% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.1% | 26.3% | 20.6% |
| Over $200k | 1.3% | 6.4% | 5.7% |
Under $10k
0.3%
$10k–$15k
2.3%
$15k–$25k
3.5%
$25k–$35k
8.8%
$35k–$50k
8.1%
$50k–$75k
24.0%
$75k–$100k
23.2%
$100k–$150k
16.6%
$150k–$200k
5.1%
$200k+
8.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 0.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 24.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 23.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.1% |
| $200k+ | 8.0% |
| Median income | $79,477 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
11.5%
$50k–$100k
2.1%
$100k–$150k
7.3%
$150k–$200k
20.3%
$200k–$300k
23.2%
$300k–$500k
21.4%
$500k–$1M
14.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $231,800 |
| Median rent / month | $740 |
| Owner occupied | 83.9% |
| Renter occupied | 16.1% |
| Vacant | 4.2% |
| Single-family detached | 75.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 12.8% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.54 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 15.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 10.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 45.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.7% |
| 3 or more | 18.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 52.0% |
| Electricity | 7.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 28.0% |
| Fuel oil | 2.6% |
| Wood | 10.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,004 | 58.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 84 | 4.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 226 | 13.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 410 | 23.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 524 | 30.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 406 | 23.5% |
| Average household size | 2.53 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.3% | 21.0% |
| Married | 61.0% | 56.3% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 6.1% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 16.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.5%
Some HS, no diploma
5.8%
HS graduate
26.2%
Some college, no degree
16.7%
Associate's degree
15.7%
Bachelor's degree
22.2%
Graduate / professional
11.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 34.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 21 | 2.2% |
| Kindergarten | 97 | 10.3% |
| Elementary school | 390 | 41.3% |
| High school | 298 | 31.5% |
| College / grad school | 139 | 14.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
24.0%
Education & healthcare
23.4%
Construction
9.0%
Professional & management
7.3%
Retail trade
7.2%
Transportation & utilities
6.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.9%
Other services
5.9%
Public administration
4.1%
Finance & real estate
3.9%
Wholesale trade
1.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.6% |
| Service | 17.9% |
| Sales & office | 17.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.4% |
| Production & transportation | 22.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.7% |
| Government | 9.6% |
| Self-employed | 5.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 86.4% |
| Carpool | 8.2% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 5.2% |
| Other means | 0.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.4 |
Poverty
All people
4.1%
Under 18 years
2.1%
18 and over
4.8%
Married-couple families
1.5%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.0% |
| Retirement income | 26.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.4% |
| High blood pressure | 29.2% |
| High cholesterol | 33.8% |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart disease | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| Arthritis | 25.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.6% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.3% |
| Binge drinking | 19.9% |
| No physical activity | 17.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.0% |
| Depression | 21.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.9% |
| Poor mental health | 15.5% |
| Poor physical health | 9.5% |
| No health insurance | 8.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.7% |
| Visited dentist | 74.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.5% |
| Teeth loss | 10.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 134 | 4.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.6% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 9.2% |
| 65 and over | 28.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.9% |
| Public insurance | 37.3% |
| No insurance | 2.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 3,981 | 90.4% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 4,356 | 98.9% |
| Born in same state | 4,356 | 98.9% |
| Born in different state | 3,882 | 88.1% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 49 | 1.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 49 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 754 | 17.1% |
| English | 694 | 15.8% |
| Italian | 411 | 9.3% |
| Arab | 386 | 8.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 65 | 1.5% |
| Irish | 46 | 1% |
| Polish | 29 | 0.7% |
| Norwegian | 6 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.1% |
| Internet access | 97.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 49448
What city is ZIP code 49448 in?
ZIP code 49448 is primarily assigned to Nunica, Michigan.
What county is ZIP code 49448 in?
ZIP code 49448 falls within Ottawa County, Michigan.
Is ZIP code 49448 mostly owner-occupied?
84% of occupied units in ZIP code 49448 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 49448?
ZIP code 49448 has an estimated population of 4,405 residents, with a density of 133 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 49448?
The median home value in ZIP code 49448 is $231,800.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 49448?
The median household income in ZIP code 49448 is $79,477, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 49448 in?
ZIP code 49448 observes the EST timezone.